The 13 Colonies Webquest

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The Founding
of the
13 Original Colonies
By Kim Godwin
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Introduction
Your expertise is needed immediately! As a historian you will report on the 13 original colonies. Through researching the colonization of America, you will discover the similarities and differences of the Southern, Middle and New England Colonies. For each region you will uncover the hardships that the settlers faced while creating a new life that was accepting of everyone. You will discover the challenges they faced territorial, differences and similarities, and religious factors.
After analyzing your findings, you will create a Venn Diagram and a timeline to illustrate the colonization period.
The Task
The task is to identify and make discoveries of the 13 original colonies. You will uncover this information through research. Your final report will include:
  • Identification of the 13 original colonies
  • The founders of each colony and the year it was founded
  • Descriptions of why the colonies were founded
  • Geographical characteristics of each colony
  • The role of religious development
  • Venn Diagram
  • Essay
The Process
  • You will complete a chart for each of the following regions:
    • The Southern Colonies
    • The Middle Colonies
    • The New England Colonies
  • CLICK HERE TO BEGIN